McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Shareholders & Insider Trades
McDonald's shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of McDonald's stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 46.4 million shares (6.56% of the company), worth about $12.23 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 34.0%.
In Q2 2026, 3,610 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $145.00 billion.
Insiders reported 90 transactions in the last two years: 47 sales worth $62.92 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from August 7, 2026 (Elting Lauren B., Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through August 7, 2026.
McDonald's Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest McDonald's shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 46.4 million | 6.56% | $12.2B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 42.9 million | 6.06% | $11.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 36.1 million | 5.10% | $9.5B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 31.9 million | 4.51% | $8.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 18.8 million | 2.65% | $5.0B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 18.1 million | 2.56% | $4.8B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 15.0 million | 2.12% | $4.0B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 11.0 million | 1.55% | $2.9B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 10.7 million | 1.52% | $2.8B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 9.9 million | 1.40% | $2.6B |
As of September 25, 2026.
McDonald's institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 3,610 | – | $145.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 3,724 | 528.0 million | $163.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 3,712 | 531.0 million | $161.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 3,574 | 547.0 million | $166.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 3,572 | 543.0 million | $155.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 3,563 | 532.0 million | $166.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 3,540 | 523.0 million | $153.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 3,307 | 545.0 million | $166.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
McDonald's insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elting Lauren B. | Aug 7, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Jun 10, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 284.32 per share. | $1.5M |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Jun 10, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 157.79 per share. | $828,713 |
| Ralls-Morrison Desiree Ann | May 28, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 278.36 per share. | $769,109 |
| Erlinger Joseph M | May 26, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 280.11 per share. | $93,277 |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Apr 23, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 302.72 per share. | $100,806 |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Apr 10, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 307.00 per share. | $806,182 |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Apr 10, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 157.79 per share. | $414,357 |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Mar 23, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 313.47 per share. | $104,386 |
| Baroni Dario | Mar 18, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 323.77 per share. | $194,262 |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 328.34 per share. | $862,221 |
| Erlinger Joseph M | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 157.79 per share. | $414,357 |
Newest 12 of 90 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most McDonald's stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.56% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.06%) and State Street Corporation (5.10%).
How many institutions own McDonald's stock?
3,610 institutional holdings reports listed McDonald's shares in Q2 2026 worth $145.00 billion.
Are McDonald's insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 47 sales and no purchases (90 transactions in all); the newest on file is from August 7, 2026.
